Battlefield injuries: new study seeks to predict chronic pain before it starts
NCT ID NCT07432685
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 100 people with combat-related limb injuries to see if the mechanics of the injury—like force and direction—can predict who will develop chronic pain. Researchers will track pain levels at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to find early warning signs so doctors can step in sooner.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify who is at high risk for chronic pain after limb injuries, leading to earlier and better pain management.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at patterns, so it may not lead to direct changes in care. Results may not apply to non-combat injuries.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Superhumans War Trauma Center
Lviv, Ukraine
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